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OUR TRIBE TALKS

“How good is it to be part of such a “I’m much more confident in all “Family camp is a must go, it will
supportive and informative community aspects of life. Eating out is easier and change your life for the better.
where we can all learn from each being out with friends is less stressful The friends, fun and adventure are
other? Talk about living our best lives!” as I’m energetic and in control. truly fabulous!”
Sabrina, adult community member Exercise is less unpredictable and my Jaclyn, type 1 Mum
hypos have dropped significantly and
“I’m feeling so fortunate right now aren’t so bad.” “Thanks to such an amazing team.
that we somehow ended up in Perth. Clinic patient You are changing lives! And helping
The support the Family Centre gives families. Thank you from the bottom
to people of all ages with type 1 is “I think the Babysitters’ Training of our hearts. My child is so happy after
incredible!” course did a great job of covering being at Teen Camp.”
Corinne, type 1 Mum type 1 diabetes management and it’s Type 1 Mum
increased my confidence to help
“I cannot thank Amy enough for her my family.” “The Metabolism presentation at the
clinic sessions. Of all the people I’ve Natalia, Aunty Family Centre was fabulous! Once
seen for my type 1 diabetes, nobody again, the Family Centre knocked it
has been able to make a big change “I’ve had type 1 for 32 years, and to out of the park with an informative,
to my levels as quickly as Amy. Thank be honest it’s the first time I’ve been entertaining, real talk on diabetes.”
you again.” comfortable talking to someone I Cindy, type 1 Mum
Clinic patient didn’t know about it. The team at the
Family Centre genuinely changed my “What a star, you have proved anything
“The schools’ education session was life for the better.” is possible for type 1, it makes my
thorough and clearly presented. Chris, attendee at FlexIT heart glad for the future of my little
Type 1 can be a scary topic but the grandson, thank you Bec.”
Family Centre covered everything “We had such a great morning at the Paula, type 1 Grandma commenting
with professionalism and care. It Dogs for Diabetes walk! Easy to park on Bec’s Solo for Type 1
helped me feel confident and not too and lots of different stalls to look
overwhelmed in caring for this special through. I loved being able to try out
little boy whilst he’s at school.” the agility course also with our newly
Katherine, teacher rescued kelpie. Thoroughly enjoyed
by our pups and kids. We will be back
next year!”
Dogs for Diabetes participant

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